7aaa versus D2 ( Oakland versus Baylor )

[baylorbigdog1976]

Thought I would use a snappy topic title to get some talk about Oakland versus Baylor. You have two top 10 teams in the state going at it. Oakland undefeated and Baylor with a loss away at MBA. Baylor is home and had a huge win against rival McCallie last week (38-14) McCallie was up big on the road at Siegel but lost a nail biter.

 

This game might be the best teams either has faced all year.

Edited October 7, 2013 by baylorbigdog1976

[Birddog]

Poor lil o Baylor, with all of the D1talent on Oaklands side of the ball I just hope we can make a game of it. They are Loaded.

[sportsinator]

I think Oakland runs away with it in the second half 28-14

[Birddog]

Not sure about that. Baylor has played well in the 2nd half all year. We're we get in trouble is letting someone jump on us early. 2 fumbles on our side of the field and having the ball 1st and goal and getting NO POINTS killed us at MBA.

[thomasdtn]

Hello everyone! Yes, I know I am a new member to coachT, but I've followed the forums for quite some time (just without expressing my own opinions).

 

It sounds like Oakland and Baylor are similar in the fact that they are second half teams. Oakland tends to let their opponents play them close through first half (14-13 Siegel over OHS and 16-14 OHS over Smyrna at half). Typically, Oakland's massive O-Line will tire out the opposing D-Line in the 2nd half, paving the way for an overwhelming and balanced rushing attack. Oakland's best performance (Arlington) involved a nice passing attack that helped avoid a close halftime score. If Coach McDaniel can get Stacey (quarterback) more involved through short and intermediate passes, as he did in the Arlington game, I expect OHS to win by more than 2 scores. Unfortunately, McDaniel likes to throw deep passes with a majority of Stacey's attempts, bringing down his confidence level. All in all, I believe OHS is too strong in the trenches. 35-24 Oakland

[coachrus]

A Murfreesboro sports reporter tweeted yesterday that Caleb Yates 6'4", 280lb OL from Oakland committed to Mercer University over MTSU, WKU and UAB. Does anyone have confirmation about this?

[MidTennFootball]

A Murfreesboro sports reporter tweeted yesterday that Caleb Yates 6'4", 280lb OL from Oakland committed to Mercer University over MTSU, WKU and UAB. Does anyone have confirmation about this?

 

Yes it is indeed confirmed. Big get for Mercer

[coachrus]

Yes it is indeed confirmed. Big get for Mercer

Yates is in someone's top 30 recruits in TN. Oakland is having a great year so I assume Yates is as well.

[MidTennFootball]

Yates is in someone's top 30 recruits in TN. Oakland is having a great year so I assume Yates is as well.

 

Mercer is a good fit for what Yates wants for his major. Thats why he chose Mercer over all the D-I schools. Was holding out for a offer from Vandy (Dream School), but never got one

[coachrus]

Bobby Lamb is doing things right at Mercer. They built a 10,000 seat stadium and brand new field house. Middle Georgia is going nuts over the football program.

[Birddog]

Seems the McCallie game has taken a toll on the Red Raiders. 4 starters will be out for the Oakland game. 2 on offense and 2 on defense. This is not good news for the Big Red.

[baylorbigdog1976]

Yikes not good news at all... Who is out ?

 

Seems the McCallie game has taken a toll on the Red Raiders. 4 starters will be out for the Oakland game. 2 on offense and 2 on defense. This is not good news for the Big Red.